Austria
Österreich
Vienna and Salzburg are highly walkable and English-friendly. Bolt is the main rideshare; Uber operates as a licensed taxi layer.
🚖Rideshare & Taxi
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European rideshare with cheaper fares than Uber in many cities. Also offers scooters.
Main rideshare in Vienna.
Western Europe taxi-hailing, especially strong in Germany, UK, Spain, Ireland.
Licensed taxi-hailing option.
🗺️Navigation & Maps
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Works almost everywhere except mainland China. Offline maps are critical when roaming.
Excellent transit data.
💬Translation
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Highest-quality translation for European languages. Now supports East Asian too.
Best German translation.
🍱Food Delivery
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Major food delivery in Sweden, Norway, Austria, Czech Republic, and Hungary.
Major food delivery.
Is Austria one stop of several?
Add your other destinations and get one combined app list, with the adapters and currencies for the whole trip.
The practical basics
Power & plugs
- Plug type
- C / F
- Voltage
- 230V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
- Type C: Two round pins. Used across most of Europe, South America, parts of Asia and Africa.
- Type F: Two round pins + grounding clips on top and bottom (Schuko). Standard across most of Europe.
Standard European.
Tipping
Tipping is customary and usually 5-10%, given by rounding up and stating the total amount you want to pay as you hand over the money, rather than leaving coins on the table. Tip waiters, taxi drivers, and hairdressers; round up for cafes.
CurrencyEUR
German you'll actually use
Etiquette and scams to know
✓ Do
- Greet with a firm handshake and direct eye contact, and use titles like 'Herr' or 'Frau' with surnames
- Say 'Grüß Gott' as a greeting when entering shops, especially outside Vienna
- Be punctual for appointments and social engagements; lateness is considered rude
- Wait for a toast of 'Prost' with eye contact before drinking, and clink glasses individually
- Dress neatly and modestly; Austrians value tidy, put-together appearances
- Keep your voice down in public and respect quiet hours, especially on Sundays
✕Don't
- Do not confuse Austria with Germany or assume they are the same; Austrians value their distinct identity
- Do not make jokes or references to Nazis and World War II, which is highly offensive
- Do not jaywalk, as crossing against a red pedestrian light is frowned upon and can be fined
- Do not be loud, brash, or skip greetings, which is seen as poor manners
⚠️ Common scams to know
- Overpriced 'concert ticket' sellers in period costume around Vienna's tourist spots offering low-quality or non-existent performances
- Restaurants near major sights with inflated prices and unclear menus; check prices before ordering
- Pickpockets on busy U-Bahn lines and at Stephansplatz, Naschmarkt, and other crowded tourist areas
- Taxi drivers taking long routes from the airport; use official ranks, fixed-fare services, or ride apps
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